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Under Pressure

Queen & David Bowie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Bass Riff)
  G   G C/G   G   G C/G   G   G C/G
  G   Gmaj7   C/G   D/G

Intro
  G    Mm-Noom-Ba-Deh.       Doom-BoGmaj7om-Ba-Beh
  C/G    Doo-Boo-Boom-Ba-Beh-Beh                    D/G​

Verse
 PGressure Pushin' Down On MGmaj7e. Pressin' Down On You, No MC/Gan Ask For                             D/G​
Under PressGure That Brings A Building Down   D/F#​
Splits A FamilC/Ey In Two, Puts People On StDreets

Pre-Hook
  GMm-Ba-Ba-Beh, Mm-Ba-Ba-BeD/F#h
Dee-Day-C/EDa, Ee-Day-Da That's OkDay

Hook
That's The Terror COf Knowing What This World Is About       D/C​
  CWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   D/C​
Pray TomoCrrow Gets Me Higher    D/C​
  Pressure On PeopGsus2/Ble, People On StreeCts     D​

Instruments (Bass Riff)
  GDa-Da-Da, Mm-Mm. Da-Da-DGa-Ba-Bum. Okay             G                 G  C/G​

Verse
  G    Chippin' Around, Kick Gmaj7My Brains 'Round The Floor
  C/G    These Are The Days It Never D/GRains But It Pours

Pre-Hook
  G    Ee-Doh-Ba-Buh, Ee-Da-Ba-D/F#Ba-Bop
  C/E    Mm-Bo-Bop, Beh-LuDp
  GPeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-Day     D/F#​
  Cadd9/EPeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-DDee-Da-Dee-Da

Hook
It's The TerrCor Of Knowing What This World Is About    D/C​
  CWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   D/C​
Pray TomoCrrow Gets Me Higher, HiD/Cgher, High
  Pressure On PeopGsus2/Ble, People On StreeCts     D         D​

Bridge
Turned Away FrCom It All Like A Blind Man     F​
  C    Sat On The Fence But It Don't Work  F​
Keep CominC' Up With Love But It's So Slashed And Torn   F​
Why, WDmhy, WA#hy?         C/A#       A#     C/A#​
  DLove. Love, Love, Love          Dm​
InsDanity Laughs Under Pressure We'reD Breaking                           C​

Hook 2
Can't We GivGe Ourselves One More Chance?            C            D  C​
Why Can't We Give LoGve That One More Chance?               C             D  C​
Why Can't We Give Love,G Give Love, Give Love, Give LovCe           D            C​
  GGive Love, Give Love, Give LoveD/F#, Give Love?

Hook 3
'Cause LoveC/E's Such An Old-FashioDned Word              G​
And Love Dares D/F#You To Care For   C/E​
The PeoDple On The Edge Of TheG Night            D/F#​
And Love Dares C/EYou To Change Our DWay Of
  CCaring AboutD/C Ourselves. This Is OurC Last Dance      D/C​
  CThis Is Our Last D/CDance. This IsG/B OurselvesC Under PrDessure

Outro (Bass Riff)
  G    G      Under PrGessure        C/G    D/G​
PrGessure   G    C  D    D​
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Under Pressure?

The chords for Under Pressure are: G, C/G, Gmaj7, D/G, D/F#, C/E, D, C, D/C, Gsus2/B, Cadd9/E, F

What is the original key of Under Pressure?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Under Pressure?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Under Pressure in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Under Pressure be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Under Pressure on ukulele?

Chord Under Pressure can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Under Pressure?

Under Pressure uses 12 chords: G, C/G, Gmaj7, D/G, D/F#, C/E, D, C, D/C, Gsus2/B, Cadd9/E, F

What is the easiest way to play Under Pressure?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Under Pressure released in?

Under Pressure was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Under Pressure?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Under Pressure to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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